Ahern Funeral Home Condolences

Edward S. Witkewicz, of Bristol, beloved husband for 50 + years of the late Rosemarie Witkewicz passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in his home early on Sunday Nov. 24th. A Navy veteran of the Korean War and active member of the Knights of Columbus, Ed belonged to the Church of St. Mary Star of the Sea in Unionville. He was a devout and active Catholic and proud member of the Polish community. He taught CCD class and was Eucharistic minister and Past Grand Knight of Uncas Council #32 in Unionville. A charming, thoughtful, charismatic man, Ed loved the Bristol community. He liked people and was fond of everyone he met. He loved fishing, boating, outdoors, and wood working. Retired life from being a model maker at the General Electric Company in Plainville, picture framer and Owner of Tuttles Paint store, Ed led an active life. He is survived by his two sons Thomas Witkewicz of Harwinton, and David Witkewicz of NYC along with 2 grandchildren Adam & Rachael and his daughter-in-law, Shelia Witkewicz. Friends may call at The Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main St., Rt. 4, Unionville on Friday (Nov. 29) from 4:00-7:00pm. Funeral procession from The Ahern Funeral Home will be Saturday (Nov. 30) at 9:15am followed by the Funeral Liturgy in the Church of St. Mary Star of the Sea, Unionville at 10:00am. Burial with full military honors will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Bristol. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of St. Mary Star of the Sea, the St. Joseph Statue Fund, Bidwell Square, Unionville, CT 06085.